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Longhorns Daily News: Doubt around Texas football’s CFP hopes begins creeping in after OU loss

Texas football’s recent struggles, capped by a heartbreaking 27–24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, have sparked growing skepticism about the Longhorns’ College Football Playoff aspirations. The defeat—coming after a series of uneven performances from starting quarterback Arch Manning—has even drawn criticism from NFL All-Pro Maxx Crosby, who dismissed Texas’s national title chances on his podcast, calling the team ‘really talented’ but ‘not natty-type good.’ Meanwhile, the program’s offensive stagnation and defensive turnover woes remain pressing concerns, with freshmen like running back Derrek Cooper and standout defensive end Colin Simmons facing scrutiny for their roles in the team’s recent struggles.

The upcoming showdown with Florida looms as a critical test, as Texas seeks to rebound from its two-game skid and quiet external doubts about its playoff hopes.

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